Attorney Profile
Greg Padgett
Greg Padgett
Indianapolis
Indiana (IN)
Practice Areas:
Estate & Trust Litigation (90%), Estate Planning & Probate (10%)
Estate & Trust Litigation
Estate Planning & Probate
Industry Groups:
Indiana State Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, Probate And Trust Sections
Law School:
Northwestern University School of Law
Profile
Greg Padgett represents individuals, trustees, executors, and non-profits in estate and trust litigation throughout Indiana. He focuses on will contests, trust contests, claims in estates, determinations of heirship, accountings and objections, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and contested guardianships. Greg has represented clients in the courtrooms of over 40 of Indiana’s counties. He graduated from DePauw University summa cum laude in 1981 and from Northwestern University School of Law in 1984. He is a frequent lecturer at legal education seminars on probate litigation. He has the highest rating (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell, is listed in Who’s Who in American Law, and was named an Outstanding Lawyer of America in 2003. Padgett Law is a proud member of the International Network of Boutique Law Firms.
Selected To
Indiana Super Lawyers 2012
About Greg Padgett
Admitted: 1988, Indiana
Professional Webpage: www.indianaestatelaw.com/padgett-law/padgett-law-attorneys/
Honors and Awards:
- Who's Who in American Law, since 1996, Marquis
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers (AV), since 1995, Martindale Hubbell
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Pro Bono panel -- Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic; Secretary--The Oaks Academy Bd. of Trustees, 2005-2009; Board Advisor--The Independence Academy of Indiana, 2009
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Author/Presenter: "Undue Influence in Will Contests", ICLEF, 2006
- Author/Presenter of "Changes of Beneficiary", Estate Litigation, ICLEF, 2009
- Author/Presenter: "Recent Developments, Estate Litigation", IBA, 2010
- Author/Presenter: "Hot Tips for Trust Contests", Speaker, ICLEF, 2010
- Author/Presenter "Trust and Estate Litigation" Session, ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conf., 2010
Representative Clients:
- North Salem State Bank; Christian Church Foundation; National Bank of Indianapolis Trust Department
Educational Background:
- DePauw University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1981
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